Mihai Samachisa

Mihai (Mike) Samachisa is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in fintech and digital media. Currently serving at Apple since 2018 in Business Development for Wallet, Payments & Commerce, Mihai's prior roles include Head of Business Development at Metal, where responsibilities encompassed product and cryptocurrency partnerships, and Vice President of Business Development at Ifeelgoods, Inc., focusing on rewards systems for marketers and brands. In addition, Mihai held advisory positions at Jibe Mobile, contributed to global strategy at Blackhawk Network, and played key roles at Konami Digital Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Mihai's educational background includes an MBA in Finance from Columbia University, enhancing a robust career that began at JPMorgan Chase & Co. with high yield financial products.